Hunting alone next year
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You’re right to be pissed. I’d scout up some new spots and keep them to myself and or find a new hunting buddy. It’s tough but that’s kinda the way it is. I quit hunting with my brother years ago for various reasons. Trust is #1 for a hunting buddy sometimes situations arise. I rifle hunt for a social event but bow hunting is mostly a solo adventure.
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I’m a solo guy. I enjoy time with friends camping out and enjoying ourselves, but when it comes to the actual hunting I’m a loner. I hunt harder, smarter and just plain better by myself really.
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I can tell you my fresh data is very closely guarded. I have no problem sending guys to decent spots, but the stuff I'm hunting stays between me and my brother. I learned my lesson early in my hunting beast time (first year). Loose lips sink ships! But on the same note once I've burnt a spot for the year I move to the next one.
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He isn't much of a friend. If he valued the friendship he would knock it off after you had a serious talk with him. You lost a few spots but it's a small price to pay to reveal someone's character.
If it were me I would find someone else that respects my time and work ethic. But do it righteously. Don't get passive aggressive or emotional. Be honest and tell him you're done and why you're done and move on. Easier said than done, I know this for sure.
If it were me I would find someone else that respects my time and work ethic. But do it righteously. Don't get passive aggressive or emotional. Be honest and tell him you're done and why you're done and move on. Easier said than done, I know this for sure.
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I don't have any advice, as i am in the same situation as you. Except, my long time hunting buddy is family. . . . So, he'll say to me where should i go, and ill give him some of my spots, then he brings guys there when i cant hunt. he also never scouts for himself, this past year he never went out to even attempt a scouting trip. the season rolls around and he goes where do you think i should setup. . . . . next year, i'm going at it alone, at least on the new spots i find between now and then. . thing is, my hunting time is precious, i don't get my days to waste on him ruining areas by riding my scouting and tips. . . sounds greedy when i read it, but hunting is a zero sum game, if someone else shoots the big buck, i don't get that big buck. . lol
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bass28 wrote:Any advise other than just hunting alone and being all secretive?
Find a trustworthy partner, hunt alone until that happens. There is no magic solution (no pun intended). It's life. You can share hunts and stories... just not locations.
bass28 wrote: Am I just being a jerk/unrealistic?
jerk -no unrealistic-somewhat. You are hoping your partner will be someone who he is not.
bass28 wrote: It is public land...they have a right to be there. However, I can guarantee they would not be there had it not been for me.
you are correct. So stop showing them where to go.
It's life. You have to decide just how desperate you are to have company. I think you have defined that line. It's up to you to take the proper action.
I got a dog. lol She won't tell you where I hunt.
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My experience in my hunting camp has taught me a couple very important things when it comes to targeting bigger bucks.
1. You have to hunt alone, it’s a solitary venture
2. Loose lips sink ships, if you see a big buck or find good sign you gotta keep it to yourself
1. You have to hunt alone, it’s a solitary venture
2. Loose lips sink ships, if you see a big buck or find good sign you gotta keep it to yourself
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I am getting to the age where I would prefer to have someone along on public. There are good game talkers but few doers out there. In the immortal words of the late great Marty Robbins, "I walk alone".
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PT1426 wrote:My experience in my hunting camp has taught me a couple very important things when it comes to targeting bigger bucks.
1. You have to hunt alone, it’s a solitary venture
2. Loose lips sink ships, if you see a big buck or find good sign you gotta keep it to yourself
Yep, it's been said on here a ton, "loose lips sing ships."
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